Certified Paralegal I

About the role

The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 120 attorneys and 180 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12 , 000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver, and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is John Walsh. Location This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.

Responsibilities

• We are currently seeking a Certified Paralegal I to join the Denver District Attorney's Office. In order to be considered for this position you must possess a Paralegal Certification.
• In this position, you will:
• Reviews, analyzes, drafts and identifies various documentation by conducting legal and factual research into various cases and/or matters. Prepares and provides materials, documentation, and reports on the research results as well as facilitating open records requests and meetings
• Assists with depositions and trials by preparing necessary documentation to commence, continue, or terminate proceedings as instructed
• Provides support functions for documentation control, coordinating exhibits and witnesses during trials and hearings, and provides immediate research and documentation retrieval when called upon. Arranges for documentation reproduction and maintains records of the related job functions
• Assists attorneys with interviewing clients, gathering, analyzing, and researching data such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and regulations. Prepares drafts of written legal documents as necessary
• Assists with minimal investigation of facts to determine causes of action and assists in case preparation
• Assists in setting up case files, prepares requests and obtains necessary documentation.
• Organizes and indexes case/matter documentation making it available and easily accessible to attorneys. Files legal documentation in the proper court or filing system
• Assists in administering routine contract preparation/execution, responds to client inquiries/communications and performs document management
• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.
• Required Minimum Qualifications
• We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of full-time paralegal equivalent experience in a public or private law office, not including internships
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: Possession of Paralegal Certification. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• Application Deadline
• This position is e

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